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04.07.2026 Town Council Minutes■ PR-IOWN OF S PER A Place Where Everyone Matters Call to Order/ Roll Call. The meeting was called to order at 6:16 p.m. Council Members Present: Mayor David F. Bristol Mayor Pro-Tem Amy Bartley Deputy Mayor Pro -Tern Chris Kern Councilmember Marcus E. Ray Councilmember Craig Andres Councilmember Jeff Hodges Councilmember Cameron Reeves Staff Members Present: Mario Canizares, Town Manager Terry Welch, Town Attorney Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary Chuck Ewings, Assistant Town Manager Robyn Battle, Executive Director Tony Luton, Human Resources Director Hulon Webb, Director of Engineering Chris Landrum, Finance Director David Hoover, Development Services Director Carrie Jones, Public Works Director Len McCaw, Technical Project Manager/Business Analyst Stuart Blasingame, Fire Chief Ken Myers, Interim Police Chief Tom Davis, Assistant Police Chief Ryan Pasko, IT Specialist II MINUTES Prosper Town Council Meeting Prosper Town Hall, Council Chambers 250 W. First Street, Prosper, Texas Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Invocation, Pledge of Allegiance and Pledge to the Texas Flag. Joshua Reeve with the Cause Church led the invocation. The Pledge of Allegiance and the Pledge to the Texas Flag were recited. Announcements of recent and upcoming events. Councilmember Reeves made the following announcements: Join in on the fun as we compete with the Town of Little Elm in the Journey of 1,000 miles. Now until Sunday, April 19, the town that logs the most steps takes home the trophy. Simply sign up for the Mayor's Fitness Challenge and log your steps. For more information, visit prospertx.gov/mayorsfitnesschaIlenge. Page 1 of 4 Join us on Thursday, April 9 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for a vibrant outdoor celebration of art and music at Boyer Park. Hosted in partnership with Prosper ISD, this outdoor gallery will feature art from all four high schools and music performed by the 380 Jazz Band. The Town of Prosper has launched the Hometown Heros Program, a special initiative recognizing local veterans as part of the United States' 250th anniversary celebration. Residents are encouraged to help identify veterans in the community who should be recognized through this program! Nominate a veteran by visiting prospertx.gov/hometown heroes. Those selected will be honored at a Town Council meeting now through July. Registration is now open for summer camps through our Parks and Recreation Department. Sign up to explore everything from art and hands-on adventures to interactive games and recreational sports. For details on all programs, visit prosspertx.gov/programs. Presentations. 1. America 250. (DFB) Mayor Bristol read a historical background on the "Articles of Confederation." He noted this episode along with the previous episodes can be viewed on the Town's YouTube Channel. 2. Hometown Heroes. (CR) Mayor Bristol recognized Commander James Strong. He read a brief background and presented him with a certificate from the Town, Historical Society, and Prosper Rotary. Mayor Bristol recognized Chief Petty Officer Brian Colaianni. He read a brief background and presented him with a certificate from the Town, Historical Society, and Prosper Rotary. 3. Proclamation recognizing April 12-18, 2026, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week. (MILS) Mayor Bristol read and presented a Proclamation to members of the Prosper Dispatch and Telecommunications team. CONSENT AGENDA: Items placed on the Consent Agenda are considered routine in nature and non -controversial. The Consent Agenda can be acted upon in one motion. Items may be removed from the Consent Agenda by the request of Council Members or staff. 4. Consider and act upon the minutes of the March 24, 2026, Town Council Work Session meeting. (MILS) 5. Consider and act upon the minutes of the March 24, 2026, Town Council Regular meeting. (MILS) 6. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for wastewater line smoke testing services totaling $86,500. (CJ) Page 2 of 4 7. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to enter into an agreement with Fuquay, Inc., to rehabilitate 15 wastewater manholes in the amount of $216,762. (CJ) 8. Consider and act upon Ordinance 2026-20 amending Section 12.09.003, "Speed Limits on Specific Streets," of Chapter 12 "Traffic and Vehicles," of the Town's Code of Ordinances by modifying the prima facie speed limit on FM 1385. (HW) 9. Consider and act upon authorizing the Town Manager to execute any documents related to the installation of park equipment by Play and Park Structures in the amount of $916,776. (CE) 10. Consider and act upon whether to direct staff to submit a written notice of appeals on behalf of the Town Council to the Development Services Department, pursuant to Chapter 4, Section 1.5(C)(7) and 1.6(B)(7) of the Town's Zoning Ordinance, regarding action taken by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Preliminary Site Plans and Site Plans. (DH) Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley made a motion to approve consent agenda items 4 through 10. Councilmember Reeves seconded the item. Motion carried unanimously. CITIZEN COMMENTS No comments were made. Items for Individual Consideration: 11. Discuss and consider Town Council Subcommittee reports. (DFB) Finance Subcommitte: Councilmember Ray noted they received an update from the Police Chief regarding a recommendation for Community Service Officers. Community Engagement Committee: Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley noted they discussed events related to America 250, and the upcoming event calendar including additions to Celebrate Prosper. Downtown Advisory Committee: Councilmember Reeves noted they received project updates regarding the parking expansions and monumentation, and looking at conducting a review of the Downtown Master Plan. Capital Improvement Projects Subcommittee: Mayor Pro -Tern Bartley noted they had the opportunity to tour the City of Frisco facility for the Signal Communications Program. Possibly direct Town staff to schedule topic(s) for discussion at a future meeting. No comments were made. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Recess into Closed Session in compliance with Section 551.001 et seq. Texas Government Code, as authorized by the Texas Open Meetings Act, to deliberate regarding: Section 551.087 — To discuss and consider economic development incentives and all matters incident and related thereto. Page 3 of 4 Section 551.072 — To discuss and consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property for municipal purposes and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.074 — To discuss and consider personnel matters and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.076 - To discuss and consider the deployment, or specific occasions for implementation, of security personnel or devices. Section 551.074 - To deliberate the appointments to the Town Council Subcommittees Section 551.074 - To discuss appointments to the Board of Adjustment/Construction Board of Appeals, Parks & Recreation Board, Library Board, Prosper Economic Development Corporation Board, Planning & Zoning Commission, Community Engagement Committee, Downtown Advisory Committee, Charter Review Committee, and all matters incident and related thereto. Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney regarding pending or anticipated litigation. Section 551.071 - Consultation with the Town Attorney to discuss legal issues associated with any Work Session or Council Meeting agenda item. The Town Council recessed into Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. Reconvene in Regular Session and take any action necessary as a result of the Closed Session. The Town Council reconvened into Regular Session at 9:21 p.m. No action was taken. Adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 9:22 p.m. These minutes were approved on the 28th day of April 2026. APPROVED: 2L�� �-. av--� David F. Bristol, Mayor ATTEST: OF PJ oo Michelle Lewis Sirianni, Town Secretary 7� 191A 7txp�S Page 4 of 4